HOW TO: Repair Broken Tabs on Switch Plate Cover
08-24-2013, 11:56 AM
#16
Nordschleife Master
Nice fix. I've been wanting to do something similar because mine is broken like that too.
The pop rivets seem a bit over-the-top for a trim piece. I'll probably use a dab of Goop to affix the repair piece to the plastic.
The pop rivets seem a bit over-the-top for a trim piece. I'll probably use a dab of Goop to affix the repair piece to the plastic.
06-14-2017, 01:09 PM
#17
1st Gear, is it possible to send a photo of the tab you made with little dimensions?
I have to double check, I think my sides are still in tact, just the spring clips are gone, when I tried to fit new clips on, they just slip right off. Any idea why that is?
I have to double check, I think my sides are still in tact, just the spring clips are gone, when I tried to fit new clips on, they just slip right off. Any idea why that is?
06-14-2017, 02:09 PM
#18
Drifting
Many thanks for this, Chad!!!! One of mine has been broken since I've owned the car and just could not bring myself to purchase another. I will give it a shot.
06-15-2017, 01:45 PM
#20
Racer
06-20-2017, 11:25 AM
#22
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
I sold the car 3 years ago, but I think I may still have the plate as I replaced it with the storage hole when I deleted my rear wing. Let me check the garage.
10-13-2019, 01:08 PM
#23
Thank you for sharing!! Very useful tip!
Okay - so I got tired of replacing these things at $70 a pop. After my second one broke, I decided to try my hand at repairing it before I bought another. Here are the results.
Broken tab. Plastic is very thin at the end of the tab and breaks easily.
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I cut a piece of tin after mating it up with the side that wasn't broken and scoring the cuts. The center gap that accomodates the tab was cut out with a dremmel. I attached the tin with 3 small rivets.
Attachment 1236955
Reattach your tab and you are ready to roll!
Attachment 1236956
Broken tab. Plastic is very thin at the end of the tab and breaks easily.
Attachment 1236954
I cut a piece of tin after mating it up with the side that wasn't broken and scoring the cuts. The center gap that accomodates the tab was cut out with a dremmel. I attached the tin with 3 small rivets.
Attachment 1236955
Reattach your tab and you are ready to roll!
Attachment 1236956
12-28-2019, 12:00 PM
#24
964 Center Console Tabs
Okay - so I got tired of replacing these things at $70 a pop. After my second one broke, I decided to try my hand at repairing it before I bought another. Here are the results.
Broken tab. Plastic is very thin at the end of the tab and breaks easily.
Attachment 1236954
I cut a piece of tin after mating it up with the side that wasn't broken and scoring the cuts. The center gap that accomodates the tab was cut out with a dremmel. I attached the tin with 3 small rivets.
Attachment 1236955
Reattach your tab and you are ready to roll!
Attachment 1236956
Broken tab. Plastic is very thin at the end of the tab and breaks easily.
Attachment 1236954
I cut a piece of tin after mating it up with the side that wasn't broken and scoring the cuts. The center gap that accomodates the tab was cut out with a dremmel. I attached the tin with 3 small rivets.
Attachment 1236955
Reattach your tab and you are ready to roll!
Attachment 1236956
After switch covers were back in place.
12-28-2019, 01:25 PM
#27
964 Console tab fix
FYI, Tore now stocks a Fix it kit: https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php...te-keeper.html
12-28-2019, 01:52 PM
#28
Rennlist Member
I see that Sierra Madre carries an aftermarket Window Switch for just $12.55. I always keep a spare in my tool bag. I also try to press down at the base of the switch to reduce torque.
Finally, I’m a huge fan of Tore’s products - but $115 for that repair kit is absurd. Just go out and buy a small can of Oatey’s plastic cement and you can rebuild just about anything that’s plastic.
Shapways also makes 3D Plastic Replacement tabs for $25.00. Again, Oatey’s plastic cement will do the trick if you’re at all handy.
Finally, I’m a huge fan of Tore’s products - but $115 for that repair kit is absurd. Just go out and buy a small can of Oatey’s plastic cement and you can rebuild just about anything that’s plastic.
Shapways also makes 3D Plastic Replacement tabs for $25.00. Again, Oatey’s plastic cement will do the trick if you’re at all handy.
12-28-2019, 02:22 PM
#29
I see that Sierra Madre carries an aftermarket Window Switch for just $12.55. I always keep a spare in my tool bag. I also try to press down at the base of the switch to reduce torque.
Finally, I’m a huge fan of Tore’s products - but $115 for that repair kit is absurd. Just go out and buy a small can of Oatey’s plastic cement and you can rebuild just about anything that’s plastic.
Shapways also makes 3D Plastic Replacement tabs for $25.00. Again, Oatey’s plastic cement will do the trick if you’re at all handy.
Finally, I’m a huge fan of Tore’s products - but $115 for that repair kit is absurd. Just go out and buy a small can of Oatey’s plastic cement and you can rebuild just about anything that’s plastic.
Shapways also makes 3D Plastic Replacement tabs for $25.00. Again, Oatey’s plastic cement will do the trick if you’re at all handy.
guess I did not look at that price closely. I read it as $15 and thought, not bad.